WRITTEN WORK AND HOME LEARNING
Homework/Home Learning is learning which the pupil undertakes out with the classroom. This may be completed at home, in school at supported study, in the library, at a friend’s house, or some other location. Homework/Home Learning can consist of tasks set by teachers or others which include activities that complement or extend the curriculum for the pupil.
Written and research work is seen as an integral part of each Creative Arts subject unit in both planning and recording. Homework is set as a supporting element to the practical. This may take the form of a drawing, letters or diary in role, research into a topic area or theme or time period, a poem, a story, power point, essay, evaluation, learning musical concepts etc or preparation for the following lesson. Not all homework will require writing; observation or practice of a performance discipline are some possible assignments. Homework should call for reflection, consolidation or extension as appropriate and should encourage the student to respond imaginatively at their own level.
Homework is set regularly and each unit will require pupils to complete homework tasks.
S1-S3
Teachers should issue pupils in S1 to S3 with at least the equivalent of one piece of Homework/Home Learning activity per subject, per week lasting at least 30-40 minutes.
S4-S6
National Courses and programmes make specific demands on pupils, in classwork, and in Homework/Home Learning tasks. Special investigations, folio pieces, tasks requiring independent study will direct much of work completed at home. These complement the usual Homework/Home Learning assignments – reading and writing papers, worksheets, textbook exercises and so on.
The important factor here is the reinforcement of planning and organising skills. As pupils take a more mature approach to their studies, it is reasonable to expect that they will take more responsibility for organising their own Homework/Home Learning and study programme.
A non written homework should also be recorded in the pupil’s planner. e.g.
Learn lines for script to be performed next week.
Home learning in Art and Design
All pupils will be required to continue their learning at home. Practical work for both the Expressive Activity and Design Activity units will require additional input at home in order to develop skills in handling media and for pupils to experiment with their ideas. Tasks may include:
- completing drawings
- creating 3D models
- experimenting with 3D formats
- collecting research
- essay writing
- revision using GLOW or the school website
- Art and Design studies tasks
Parents/ carers can be supportive by discussing their work with them or aiding them with research, experimentation or proof reading essays. Other ways in which parents/ carers can support pupils include:
- gallery / museum visits
- discussing design – architectural / fashion / interior / packaging / furniture
- photographing objects / days out / buildings
Home learning in Drama
All pupils will be required to continue their learning at home. Practical work for both the Drama Skills and Production Skills units will require additional input at home in order for targets to be met and to develop skills. Tasks may include;
- independent research
- folios
- rehearsal logs
- learning lines
- completing theatre arts designs
- practising technical tasks
- learning drama concepts.
Parents/ carers can be supportive by discussing their work with them or aiding them with research, learning lines or proof reading folios. Other ways in which parents/ carers can support pupils include:
- theatre / musical visits
- discussing theatre arts – lighting / sound / costume / make-up / props / set design
- reading scripts and discussing themes and issues
Home learning in Music
All pupils will be required to continue their learning at home. Practical work for the Performing Skills unit will require additional input at home in order for deadlines to be met and to develop skills. Revision tasks for the Understanding Music unit will also be required. Tasks may include:
- on-going practise of Performing Skills
- research
- learning musical concepts
- listening to music
- completing reflective logs.
Parents/ carers can be supportive by discussing their work with them or aiding them with research, learning musical concepts or listening to them practise. Other ways in which parents/ carers can support pupils include:
- concert / recital visits
- discussing musical styles
- performing for friends and family
